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Sentier pédestre du Col Ravaux - Parc Provincial des Grandes Fougères

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98881 Farino

Description

This trail will take you to various historical relics in Grandes Fougères Park before leading you to the famous heart of Farino.
This 13.4 km trail, which lasts 5 hours, is not very difficult. It begins on a wide, gently sloping trail to landmark #25 and then follows a small path over the Houé River before arriving at the Pompidou Bridge, a remnant of the 1960s logging industry. Then, you will start a nice flat walk in humid forest and will pass small stone bridges made at the beginning of the last century before arriving at the banyan tree area (landmark n°16), then you will cross a niaouli forest before observing the magnificent view on the chain (altitude of 447m) at the landmark n° 15. Then, you will join again a wide trail (also accessible to mountain bikes) to the famous heart of Farino and the rest area of the Houé camp (landmark n°20). More picnic tables are available at the kaori area (marker #21). You will then have to turn right at the landmark n°44 to join the pretty river "Houé" at the level of the Bains de la Houé. Then you will come back to the reception by passing again in front of the Pompidou bridge and by resuming the trail taken at the outset. © Text SMGF

Further information on localisation

Further information on localisation
Access From Nouméa, take the R.T. 1 to the north west. Go past the village of La Foa. Then turn right to take the direction of Canala on the R.P.5. Follow it for about 1250 m and fork towards the village of Farino. Go past the town hall to the northwest, then at 220 m turn right (V.U.2). Go down into the Farino river valley. 550 m further on turn right on the bridge (R.M.22) and join the PGF reception (good dirt track).
Additional rate information
Free entry for children under 6, disabled people.
Group rate available for 9 people or more.

Services

Public WC
Car park
Sustainable development
Outhouse

Plain text period

All year round on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 7 am and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Notice: Visitors are only admitted until 3:00 PM.

Environment

  • Forest location
  • Mountain view
  • In a nature reserve
Updated on 03 August 2026 at 13:19
by Sud Tourisme Nouvelle-Calédonie
(Offer identifier : 5460930)
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